Welcome to Cabin 174, Hollyburn Ridge!
Located in beautiful West Vancouver, British Columbia, Cabin# 174, Hollyburn Ridge is a remarkable three-story structure comfortably nestled near Cypress Provincial Park, where there is walking access from the Cross-Country Ski parking lot from Cypress Provincial Park.
In winter recreational opportunities include snow play, snow cave building and snowshoeing around the cabin (if there is sufficient snow). Tobogganing near the cabin is not recommended as there are too many trees. There are also snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, as well as a groomed toboggan run at the Hollyburn Ridge Nordic area which are at a higher elevation (cross-country skiing and tobogganing will require the purchase of a separate ski/toboggan pass from Cypress Mountain Resorts).
Outside of winter recreational opportunities include exploring the many trails around the historic Hollyburn Ridge Cabins. The Cabin #174 can also be used as a base camp for the many hiking trails near Cypress Bowl (i.e., Hollyburn Peak, the Four Lakes Loop, Bowen Island Lookout and Black mountains, and for the more adventurous, the Howe Sound Crest Trail). With the exception of Four Lakes Loop and Hollyburn Peak, vehicles will be needed to transport youth from the Hollyburn Ridge Nordic Area to Cypress Bowl (a 10-minute drive).
Maps of the area can be found here:
Cypress Park | BC Parks
Cabin 174 is operated on behalf of Scouts Canada by the 3rd West Vancouver Scout Group. The upper level of the Cabin is a sleeping loft where campers will sleep on the floor. The main level is comprised of a kitchen, eating area and activity area. The building is heated by a wood stove located on the main level. The lower level is designated for wood storage and a cold-water washing sink. There is a ping pong table on the main floor and a giant checkerboard in the loft.
Main Floor:
Sleeping Loft:
There are propane stoves with 8 burners and 2 ovens. There are pots, pans and utensils available. There is also cold running water, however, please note that it should be boiled. The cabin is currently lit by propane lights but transitioning to LED lighting.
Kitchen:
A mess-kit drying line has recently been installed in the dining area, and privacy curtains (tarps) are available to partition the sleeping loft, if desired.
***Snow falling from the roof constitutes a significant safety hazard. When there is snow on the roof, access in and out of the Cabin should only be used by the lower-level entrance on the south side of the cabin. Entrance on the east side main level should not be used***
***Guests required to bring their own sleeping gear; mattresses/sleeping gear are not provided onsite. Guests will also need to bring their own eating utensils***
Firewood is provided with the cabin rental at no additional charge.
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Getting There:
Take the Cypress Bowl Skiing exit from the Upper Levels Highway (Highway 1) in West Vancouver. Continue up the Cypress Park road and follow the signs to the Hollyburn cross-country ski area. Proceed to the far end of the cross-country skiing parking lot (Lot 4) where you will see a sign saying “Hiking trail to Hollyburn Lodge”. The hike to the Scout cabin from the meeting spot is approximately 1.5 km and takes 30 to 45 minutes. Participants may need to break trail for the second half of the hike if there has been a recent snowfall.
Please note that pay parking is in effect and without a cabin-owner permit, overnight parking is only allowed in Lot 3b, which is a seven-minute drive from the trail head. We have two cabin-owner permits, which can be used by cabin users.
Map showing location of Scout Cabin #174, north of West Vancouver.
Free overnight parking area (Lot 3b) in relation to Cabin #174
Hiking trail from Lot 4 to Cabin #174, also showing location of emergency phone (Ranger Cabin).
Cabin History
Construction of the cabin began in the summer of 1982 after eight years of planning and fundraising. All materials for the cabin were either airlifted by helicopter or carried in by hand. The official opening was held in September 1984. A pictorial history of the cabin is displayed in the foyer.
Standard of Care
The construction of the cabin required the investment of numerous volunteer hours. The maintenance is also almost entirely performed by volunteers. All users groups are expected to treat the cabin as they would treat their own property and to preserve the cabin for the future. A refundable security deposit is collected with your rental fee and will be returned if the cabin is left in satisfactory condition.
If you are a third party, like-minded organization and are interested in reserving Cabin 174 Hollyburn Ridge, please note that you will be required to submit a Certificate of Insurance naming Scouts Canada as an additional insured on a Comprehensive General Liability insurance policy in force, valid for the full duration of the rental period, in an amount no lesser than $2,000,000; such certificate is required to show any exclusions contained in the policy.
You will also be required to sign a third party rental contract which will be provided to you upon completion of your reservation.
(Girl Guides of Canada groups are exempt from the above noted requirements)
**** Please note that all bookings with Cabin 174 must be made within a minimum 7 days prior to the desired arrival date***
All bookings are based on a minimum 2-night stay. Weekend bookings must include both Friday and Saturday nights.
To create your booking with Cabin 174, please follow the steps outlined below
1. Scroll down the page slightly to locate the facility calendar
2. Select desired item from the Category dropdown menu; for Overnight (Sun-Thurs) bookings, please select the desired number of nights from the Duration dropdown menu
3. If inquiring for a Weekend Overnight (Fri-Sun) booking, please select a Friday arrival to generate availability
3. Upon completing these steps, you will see which assets are available with applicable pricing and capacity numbers
4. Select the "Reserve" button to add preferences to your cart
5. Kindly proceed through the checkout process!
PLEASE NOTE:
Reservations for the subsequent year open on October 7th of each year. Please note that the Hollyburn Cabin is closed between June 1st to September 30th of each year. Should your group wish to reserve Hollyburn Cabin from June-September, please contact John Wilcockson via email at hollyburn.scout.cabin@gmail.com
Full payment is required at time of booking. Refunds are provided only if a group is found to take over the reserved period AND the group is approved by Scouts Canada properties. A minimum three (3) weeks' notice will be required to transfer reservations to another group (assuming one is available to assume the reservation).
The Hollyburn Cabin coordinator will maintain a waiting list should any group not get their desired reservation dates.
Should you have any inquiries regarding the facilities/accommodations onsite/ to discuss your arrival/departure, please contact:
John Wilcockson via email at hollyburn.scout.cabin@gmail.com
To stay updated with current information regarding Provincial Fire Bans & Restrictions, please visit https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status/prevention/fire-bans-and-restrictions
We greatly look forward to welcoming you on your next adventure at Cabin 174, Hollyburn Ridge!
***Fees subject to change without notification*
